Photos to Make Sure Your Photographer Captures On your Wedding Day
Photo By Britt Stepp Photography
If there’s one thing we know for sure, it’s that your wedding day moves FAST. Faster than you expect. One minute you’re stepping into your dress, the next you’re on the dance floor wondering how it’s already the end of the night. And while your wedding is a celebration of marrying the person you love, it’s also a day that you poured a lot of thought, planning, and money into. The day may go by quick, so you want to make sure you have someone to capture every moment and every detail.
These are the shots that we think every couple should make sure their photographer captures!
Photos by DeVoss Photography
Stationary & Detail Shots
Invitation suites paired with your wedding day perfume have become one of the most on-trend detail shots because they instantly tell a story. Your stationery reflects your aesthetic, and your perfume captures something even deeper the feeling of the day. When these two are photographed together with soft light, textured linens, and intentional styling, they feel elevated, editorial, and timeless all at once.
Have your photographer grab your invitation suite, your rings, your shoes, your perfume, and maybe some flowers, and take an overhead shot. This photo will be an ode to the details you put so much thought into that others may never see.
Photos By Arlaina Roth
Portrait on the Stairs
Stair portraits are everywhere right now and they feel so current while still being classic. There’s something about the lines, movement, and natural elegance of a staircase that creates a fashion-forward yet effortless look. Whether it’s just you or you and your partner, this portrait always feels cinematic and refined.
Photo By Three Lines Creative
Dress on the Hanger
Wearing a wedding dress is every little girl's dream so of course, it deserves a moment of its own. This shot is clean, minimal, and timeless. It captures the craftsmanship, silhouette, and anticipation before everything begins. It’s one of those images that feels quiet but powerful. And, a wedding dress is arguably the most important dress you’ll ever wear. You’re going to want it to have its own moment!
Photos By Britt Stepp
A Moment with Mom
This isn’t about staging anything. It’s about allowing space for real connection. Helping you into your dress, adjusting a veil, holding hands, or sharing a quiet smile. These photos often become some of the most meaningful in a gallery because they capture love that’s deep, familiar, and unspoken.
Photo By Maddie Lee Photography
A Moment with Dad
Whether it’s a hug, a prayer, or just standing together for a second before everything changes, this moment holds so much weight. It’s emotional without being forced and those are the images that grow more valuable as time passes.
Photo By Philip Casey Photo
Tiered Bridesmaid Photo
Your Bridesmaids are your day-ones—your backbone throughout the wedding process—so it is important to get a photo that showcases their importance. The tiered photo is such a current, editorial approach to these group photos. Tiered bridesmaid shots feel intentional, modern, and elevated while still being fun. Steps, levels, movement, and natural interaction make these images feel like they belong in a magazine rather than a traditional wedding album.
Photos By Corryn Beckstead
Anything Shot on Film
Film is having a huge resurgence and it’s not slowing down (we are so here for it). The softness, grain, and natural imperfection of film add a depth and emotion that feels nostalgic and honest. Even just a handful of film images woven into your gallery can completely elevate the overall feel of your wedding photos.
Have Fun and Trust Your Photographer to Capture It All
Trends will always come and go, but intentional moments never lose their value. When you focus on photos that tell a story through feeling, connection, and detail, you’re creating something that will matter long after the wedding day itself.
These are the images that don’t just remind you what your wedding looked like, but how it felt